To ensure that everyone has a great day at Kent venues, we ask all visitors to follow the Ground Regulations:

1. All matches are played in adherence to the rules and regulations of the & Cricket Board (ECB). 2. Play cannot be guaranteed on any day. 3. In the event of little or no play on any day, please refer to the conditions of sale on the Kent Cricket website (www.kentcricket.co.uk). 4. All persons entering the ground shall have either paid for admission and have received an appropriate ticket or be in possession of a valid membership pass or other pass issued by Kent Cricket or the ECB. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. 5. All persons must comply with instructions and directions given by Club Officials, Stewards and Police Officers. 6. Kent Cricket reserves the right to refuse admission to any person. 7. Kent Cricket may shut areas of the ground, stands and admission gates from time to time. 8. Kent Cricket, in all its activities, is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in cricket in England and Wales and aims to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. Kent Cricket will take whatever action is necessary to uphold these principles against anyone that acts to undermine them.

9. Admission and the right to remain within the ground is strictly on condition that spectators shall not commit any of the following acts: a) Failing to comply with directions given by a Steward, Police Officer or Kent Cricket Official. b) Going onto the playing area during play or when requested not to do so. c) Throwing or discharging missiles of any description. Hard balls are not allowed on the playing area. d) Obstructing an access routes or emergency exit and climbing on any building, wall or fence. e) Defacing any notice on Kent Cricket premises, writing any graffiti or causing damage to Kent Cricket property. f) Using indecent or offensive language. The making of racially abusive comments and/or actions will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from the ground and possible further action. g) Bringing pets into the ground that are not under the complete control of the owner. Owners to be responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Dogs to be kept on short leads and are not permitted in areas where unpackaged food is served. h) Bringing barbeques, gas cylinders, large flags, banners, missiles or weapons into the ground. i) Selling any items on the ground without the prior permission of Kent Cricket. j) Smoking, Vaping or use of an Electronic Cigarette is not allowed in the stands, seats, club shop, bars, marquees or restaurants. k) Interfering with the enjoyment or safety of other spectators. Radios may only be used with ear pieces or headphones.

10. All cars on Kent Cricket grounds are parked at the owner’s risk and parking cannot be guaranteed. Cars must adhere to 5mph speed restrictions at all times. 11. Spectators do not have the right to choose where they park and windscreens must be covered at all times when sun reflection could interfere with play. 12. No alcohol may be brought into the ground for matches. At all other matches alcohol is permitted but is limited to four cans of beer/cider or one bottle of wine. No alcohol should be brought back into the ground by persons on re-admittance. 13. Kent Cricket reserve the right to close bars at any time and restrict the consumption of alcohol. 14. Any bags left unattended may be removed. 15. Kent Cricket accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to property or injury to persons whilst on Kent Club’s premises. 16. Anti-Courtsider Provision: Under no circumstances may any person at the ground use a mobile telephone, computer or other kind of communication device either (i) to communicate or in any way transmit any form of commentary, data or other material in relation to a cricket match taking place at the ground for any kid of improper betting or other corrupt or unlawful purpose; or (ii) to conduct betting activity in a public pitch-facing part of the ground in a way which, in Kent Cricket’s (or its appointed nominee’s) opinion, otherwise brings the other spectators. or Kent Cricket into disrepute or which offends (or is likely to offend) other spectators. Any person who is reasonably suspected by Kent Cricket or ECB official of acting in breach of the provision unconditionally accepts and agrees that they will co-operate with any enquiries made by Kent Cricket/ECB official. This includes providing their name and address, an explanation for their suspicious conduct and agreeing that they may photographed or filmed by Kent Cricket/ECB official. Personal data collected will be processed in accordance with Data Protection Act 2018 17. Kent Cricket always encourages supporters to take up the opportunity to walk on the outfield pitch, and have the chance to take part in small games of cricket, within a safe manner, when appropriate and safe to do so. There is often heavy machinery in operation or players are warming up so we ask that supporters respect the following rules; • Specsavers – Spectators are allowed on the playing field during the lunch and tea intervals. • Royal One Day Cup – Spectators are allowed on the field during the innings break only. • Vitality Blast T20 – Spectators are strictly not allowed on the playing field. 18. Reserving seats for people not on the ground is not within the spirit of fair play and spectators are therefore asked to show consideration for others in not booking more than one seat for this purpose. Kent Cricket reserves the right to remove any items 'reserving' such seats. 19. It is not permissible to add to the height of a seat on the ground by using any method which obstructs the view of those sat behind. 20. Spectators are asked to wear shirts or t-shirts at all times in the Pavilion, Member’s and Hospitality Enclosures or any of the covered stand areas. 21. The spreading of ashes can only take place after agreement with Kent Cricket. THE POLICE, STEWARDS AND CLUB OFFICIALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEARCH INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR CARS, AND MAY REFUSE ADMISSION OR EJECT FROM THE GROUND ANY PERSON CONTRAVENING ANY OF THE GROUND REGULATIONS. Please note that the above conditions are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Kent Cricket and where Health and Safety legislation deems it to be necessary.

Chief Executive, Simon Storey March 2019